Serotonin
Tycho Jones Lyrics
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I would envy you but now we look the same
I would get drunk, let you hear my pain
Feel alive, I might cry, I watched you go
A penny for my thoughts? I'm too broke
Chorus:
I feel sick in my mind, I have run out of time
I have cried out my eyes, and you tell me it's fine
Overwhelmed, in too deep for my, brain chemistry
I am moaning, low on serotonin
Bridge: x2
People be trying so hard to defame
Diamonds, and diamonds and diamonds again
Feel like I'm dying I'm flying to fame
Losing the touch with my feelings again
Verse 2:
Lie low, baby, lie low
Silence, cut the silence
Stop crying, dry your eyes girl
Dry your eyes girl
We've got time girl
Uninspired
Say the right words
Chorus: x3
I feel sick in my mind, I have run out of time (running out of time)
I have cried out my eyes, and you tell me it's fine
Overwhelmed, in too deep for my, brain chemistry
I am moaning, low on serotonin
The song "Serotonin" by Tycho Jones is a poignant portrayal of a person struggling with mental health issues. The first verse speaks about envy turning into a sense of despair as the singer watches the object of their envy leave. They turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism and feel overwhelmed by their emotions, with even the simple act of thinking being a luxury too expensive for them. The chorus conveys the feeling of running out of time and crying too much, but being told everything is "fine". The bridge is a commentary on society's obsession with material possessions and how the singer, despite being successful, feels like they're losing touch with their true self.
The second verse is a plea for calmness and for the pain to go away. The singer encourages themselves to hold on and take their time. They feel uninspired, unable to find the right words to convey their complicated emotions. The song ends with the chorus repeating, emphasizing the sense of being trapped within one's own mind and lacking serotonin, the chemical associated with the feeling of happiness.
Overall, the song is a visceral representation of the struggles of mental illness, especially in a culture that values material success and often dismisses emotional pain. It showcases the loneliness and isolation that can come with having mental health problems and the desperation to find a way out.
Line by Line Meaning
I would envy you but now we look the same
I used to be jealous of you but now we're equals
I would get drunk, let you hear my pain
I used to drink and share my pain with you
Feel alive, I might cry, I watched you go
I feel alive when I express my emotions, but it hurts to see you leave
A penny for my thoughts? I'm too broke
I have a lot on my mind but I can't afford to share it with anyone
I feel sick in my mind, I have run out of time
My mental health is suffering and I feel like I'm running out of time to fix it
I have cried out my eyes, and you tell me it's fine
I've cried so much and you tell me it's okay, but it doesn't feel that way
Overwhelmed, in too deep for my, brain chemistry
I'm overwhelmed and my brain chemistry can't handle it
I am moaning, low on serotonin
I'm in pain and my serotonin levels are low
People be trying so hard to defame
People are trying hard to bring me down
Diamonds, and diamonds and diamonds again
People are obsessed with wealth and material possessions
Feel like I'm dying I'm flying to fame
I feel like fame is killing me slowly
Losing the touch with my feelings again
I'm becoming numb to my emotions
Lie low, baby, lie low
Take it easy, don't stress
Silence, cut the silence
The silence is deafening
Stop crying, dry your eyes girl
Stop crying, don't be sad
We've got time girl
We still have time to figure things out
Uninspired
I'm lacking inspiration
Say the right words
I need to say the right thing to make everything better
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Tycho Jones
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Esmanos
Why am I barely hearing this song!?!? It's pretty comfy and I enjoy the vibe here.
@hannessven3509
I’ve found myself listening to your music on repeat. And many times when I start to listen to something else right after it just doesn’t feel quite adequate. Serotonin and Don’t be afraid makes me feel so many things and Hanging Around won’t leave my head. And I love it. You’re very talented
@nickotine9000
discovering this song might've been one of the best things to happen to me in quarantine
@hodan8905
I'm ✨ Obsessed ✨
@Weathermane79
Good songwriting. Don't compromise.
@HashtagObi
this video is amazinggggg, that mirror trick was wavey!
@jacquelinegordon8716
love this, lovely to come back and find it again. So beautiful, song and video.
@freddiepearce6455
Nice tune niiice visuals
@Meatmoo
Wow, Briton really does have talent.
@eloy6866
authentic !!!